South Carolina Statutes
§ 22-3-1420 — Taking property concealed in building or enclosure.
South Carolina·Title 22 MAGISTRATES AND CONSTABLES·Ch. 3 JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS
If the property, or any part thereof, be concealed in a building or enclosure the constable shall publicly demand its delivery. If it be not delivered he shall cause the building or enclosure to be broken open and take the property into his possession. If necessary he may call to his aid the power of his county.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-176; 1952 Code SECTION 43-176; 1942 Code SECTION 261; 1932 Code SECTION 261; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 217; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 84; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 75; 1870 (14) 78.
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